The population of Karnes County is approximately 15,601 people. The city is located 44 miles from San Antonio. Falls City is home to a number of historical museums. Another town in the county is Runge. In 2020, Karnes County had a population of 4,311. Males account for 41.4% of the population, while persons under five years of age and those over 65 years of age make up the remaining percentage.
The median age of residents of Karnes City is 33.3 years old. While the average citizen age is 33.3 years old, the percentage of foreign-born citizens is only 4.6% higher. Males outnumber females in Karnes City, TX by a ratio of 122.7 to one, and males over 18 outnumber females by 1.4%. The median household income is $55,296.
Historically, there was a small community known as Karnes. The town was named after Texas patriot Henry Wax Karnes. The first post office in Karnes City opened on April 1, 1891, and a general merchandise store called the Koldziej Hotel was built in 1892. In 1892, a railroad built a spur to facilitate the unloading of lumber. As the town continued to grow, the railroad opened a freight station, and the population grew.
The population of Karnes City is estimated based on the United States census and other sources. This information is based on census block data and is updated every five years. The city's median house value is significantly below the state average, while its black race population is more than double that of its neighboring communities. And while there are fewer foreign-born residents in Karnes City than the rest of the United States, only 2.6% of its workforce is on a government plan.